Hiya Somen
The typical food of summer is "Somen"
recipes
During summer, cold somen is one of the best dishes around.
However, I don't like the recipe shown by Bob and Angie. I guess it's Osaka style? Here's my recipe, it's Tokyo style and omits the sesame seeds but adds nori and ice cubes.
1 package somen
diluted tsuyu (buy the bottled stuff if you can or make your own as per Google)
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
10-12 pieces ajitsuke nori (cut into fine strips)
1/3 cup grated ginger root
Cookd somen noodles in 2 quarts boiling water for 3 minutes or as directed on package. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain. Chill and serve with 4-5 ice cubes placed on top of noodles.
Each guest should have a small bowl with the diluted tsuyu. The condiments: grated ginger, nori, chopped onion, should be served separately and added to the tsuyu according to that persons taste. I recommend adding everything.
Take the cold noodles and dip into sauce then slurp with Gusto!
It's soo good.
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BTW, another great summer dish is barbecued corn (tomorokoshi). You can buy this at any matsuri duing the summer. It's great with a cold beer.
FINALLY, although it's not a dish, I think it should be mentioned...
hakutou!! White peaches...sooo sweet and unavailable in the States to the best of my knowledge.